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Business

From oil giants to banks - these companies are making billions from Iran war

war in Iran, some companies have been counting bumper profits instead. The uncertainty sparked by the conflict

BBC News3h ago
Business

JD Wetherspoon issues third profit warning this year as costs climb

company’s market capitalisation is about £644m. Elsewhere, the drinks maker Diageo said on Wednesday it was “mindful” of geopolitical uncertainty, including the impact of the Iran war, but maintained its profit

The Guardian WorldYesterday
Business

Tui cuts profit forecast as effects of Iran war cost travel group €40m

profit forecast as effects of Iran war cost travel group €40m The Iran war has cost the travel company

The Guardian WorldApr 22
Business

Sainsbury’s says impact of Iran war may lead to drop in profits this year

Iran war on retailers was also evident at [WH Smith](https://www.theguardian.com/business/whsmith). On Thursday, the company – which has stores in airports and railway stations – cut its profit

The Guardian WorldApr 23
Conflicts

Ukraine’s long-range strikes prompt new Russian threat against Europe

companies, including Russia’s Gazprom, have made a $23bn windfall profit in March as a result of the Iran war

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 17
Business

Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as Iran war causes jet fuel shortage

company Lufthansa Group says it would cut 20,000 short-haul flights up until October as the Iran war drives up oil prices and deepens worries that some countries may run low on jet fuel

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 23
Business

JD Sports warns Iran war could hit consumer spending and raise prices

Iran war could hit consumer spending and raise prices The sports fashion retailer JD has warned that profits will fall this year amid a “muted market” hit by weaker spending by young people and concerns

The Guardian World22h ago
Business

A trip to Europe? In this economy? Expensive flights keep vacations closer to home

Iran is resolved. On a recent earnings call, United CEO Scott Kirby said that the company might [keep some of its prices higher](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4892951-united-airlines-holdings-inc-ual-q1-2026-earnings-call-transcript) to improve its traditionally tight profit margins. Rep. Ritchie

NPR Topics: NewsYesterday
Business

War-driven demand boosts profits for weapons and aircraft manufacturers

profits for weapons and aircraft manufacturers Geopolitical conflicts, including the United States and Israel’s war on Iran and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, have fuelled surging demand for US defence companies

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 23
Tech

A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI. Is it legal?

company terminating a labor contract to cut costs. But corporate profits have been squeezed as the Chinese economy remains sluggish. Add to that the [rising costs](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/28/nx-s1-5798584/chinas-supply-chains-hit-by-iran-war) brought on by the Iran war

NPR Topics: NewsMay 1
Politics

Iran reviews U.S. proposal. And, Rubio to meet Pope Leo after Trump's criticism

war in Iran and its impact on oil prices. The U.S. intervention in Venezuela has also played a major role. So far, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, and Chevron have shared their reports, with more companies

NPR Topics: News20h ago
Politics

Protesters push Portland to investigate firm that appears to supply drone tech to Israel

war on Gaza increased investor profit through 2025, and Machlis said the company expected an increase in revenue by scaling up production to meet elevated demands as the US and Israel surge into Iran

The Guardian WorldMay 5
Business

UK construction firms face sharpest rise in costs in nearly 30 years

Iran drives up prices for fuel and raw materials, according to a closely watched survey. The poll of UK construction companies found that input cost inflation – which accounts for expenses such as raw materials, energy

The Guardian World19h ago
Business

Cheap spirits, pricey condoms: how war in the Middle East is shifting the way Australians spend

war on Iran that could normalise the oil trade. While many stocks have weathered the subsequent bout of market weakness, the Australian headquartered medical device company Cochlear lost more than 40% of its market value

The Guardian WorldApr 26
Health

Plan for healthier school meals in England will hit services, say caterers

war in Iran is expected to further push up food prices. Compass Group, one of the biggest providers in the sector, has a net profit margin of only 4%. Sodexo, a group that also provides

The Guardian WorldApr 23
Business

Gas prices keep rising, but do big oil companies plan to drill more? Not so far

profitable only at a high oil price is risky for companies. Drill too many expensive wells when the price is high, and you won't be able to recoup those costs if the price drops

NPR Topics: News22h ago
Business

Spirit Airlines says it has nearly finished refunding customers after shuttering

profit since 2019, [according to CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/02/spirit-airlines-shutdown-inside-the-final-hours.html). The company attempted unsuccessfully to restructure in recent years after [two bankruptcy filings](https://time.com/article/2026/05/02/spirit-airlines-shuts-down-iran-war-fuel/). The sharp [rise in the cost of oil](https://www.theguardian.com

The Guardian WorldMay 3
Politics

Democrats urged to link clean energy to affordability as Iran war hikes up prices

companies making more than $30bn every hour in unearned profit [during the first month of the war](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/15/big-oil-huge-war-windfall-consumers). Trump’s approach differs [starkly](https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/the-new-twin-fossil-shock/) from that of other countries that have

The Guardian WorldApr 20
Politics

States should tax windfall oil profits to fund their way out of crisis

company mega-profits we are seeing now has come about as the direct consequence of bloody conflict. In late February, the US and Israel attacked Iran. The conflict soon spread across the region

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 5
Business

Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations amid financial struggles and high oil prices

profit” when [oil prices](https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/apr/24/stock-market-warning-bank-of-england-deputy-governor-trump-threatens-uk-tariff-business-live?page=with%3Ablock-69eb4f518f0881eff50e778c#block-69eb4f518f0881eff50e778c) come down. If Spirit ends up in liquidation, it will be the first major US carrier to liquidate since the 2008 recession. Spirit and other airlines have been

The Guardian WorldMay 1
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